UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGION Iv OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, REGION IV ALABAMA FLORIDA GEORGIA 61 SOUTHWEST. SUITE ATLANTA. GA 30303-8927 May 4, 2017 Mr. John Hitt Of?ce of the President University of Central Florida PO. Box 160002 Orlando, Florida 32816-0002 Re: Complaint 04-17-2058 Dear Mr. Hitt: On November 10, 2016, the US. Department of Education (Department), Of?ce for Civil Rights (OCR), received the above-referenced complaint ?led by (Complainant) alleging that the University of Central Florida (University) engaged in discrimination on the bases of race (African American) and sex. The Complainant alleges that the University treated him differently or more on the basis of I IThe Complainant also alleges that the University engaged in discrimination on the basis of sex when it failed to provide a prompt and equitable response to the aforementioned complaint. Speci?cally, the Complainant OCR is responsible for enforcing Title VI ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d, and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 100 which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin by recipients of Federal Financial Assistance (FFA) from the Department and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity operated by a recipient of Federal ?nancial assistance (FFA) from the Department. The University receives FA from the Department and is therefore subject to Title VI and Title IX. Additional information about the laws OCR enforces is available on our website at Page 2 Complaint #04-17-2058 OCR will investigate the following legal issues: 1. 2- Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was ?led timely, it is opening this complaint for investigation. Please note that opening the complaint for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with regard to its merit. During the investigation, OCR is a neutral fact-?nder, collecting and analyzing relevant evidence from the complainant, the recipient, and other sources, as appropriate. OCR will ensure that its investigation is legally suf?cient and is dispositive of the allegation, in accordance with the provisions of Article of the Case Processing Manual. Please read the enclosed information about complaint processing, which includes information about the regulatory prohibitions against retaliation, intimidation and harassment of persons who ?le complaints with OCR or participate in an OCR investigation and application of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act to OCR investigations. OCR will conduct a prompt investigation of this complaint. The regulation implementing Title VI, at 34 C.F.R. l00.6(b) and (0), requires that a recipient of FA make available to OCR information that may be pertinent to reach a compliance determination. This requirement is incorporated by reference in the Title IX regulation at 34 C.F.R. Section 106.71. Pursuant to 34 C.F.R. 100.6(c) and 34 C.F.R. ofthe regulation implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232g, OCR may review personally identifiable records without regard to considerations of privacy or confidentiality. Accordingly, OCR is requesting that you forward the following information electronically, including un-redaeted copies of the speci?ed documents, to us within 15 calendar days of this request. Unless otherwise stated, please provide this information and documents from January 1, 2014 forward through the date of this data compilation. Include all information and documents related to allegations by students at all academic levels undergraduate, graduate, etc.) regarding alleged sexual harassment/sexual misconduct/cyber stalking by other students, faculty, instructors, and staff. Page 3 Complaint #04-17-2058 Page 4 Complaint #04-17-2058 In addition to the infomiation requested above, OCR may need to request additional information and interview pertinent personnel. During the course of this investigation, we will conduct one or more on-site visits. You will be contacted to schedule a mutually convenient time for those visits. Page 5 Complaint #04-l7-2058 Pursuant to Section 302 of Case Processing Manual, a complaint may be resolved at any time when, before the conclusion of an investigation, the University expresses an interest in resolving the complaint and OCR determines that it is appropriate to resolve the complaint with an agreement during the course of an investigation. Please contact the assigned investigator if the University wishes to discuss a Section 302 voluntary resolution. Please notify OCR of the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the person who will serve as the University?s contact person during this investigation. We would like to talk with this person as soon as possible regarding the information requested in this letter. The individuals at OCR who have been assigned to lead this investigation are OCR Attorneys, Mr. Willie Black and Ms. Jessica Baker, OCR Attorneys. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Black (404) 974- 9359, Mr. Kokayi lssa, at (404) 974-9381, or me at (404) 974-9356. Qinr-nrnlu Wendy Gatlin Compliance Team Leader UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGION Iv OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, REGION IV ALABAMA FLORIDA GEORGIA 6 SOUTHWEST. SUITIE l9'l?l0 TENNESSEE ATLANTA. GA 30303-8927 May 4, 2017 (bxe); Re: OCR Case 04-17-2058 Dear On November IO, 2016 the US. Department of Education, Of?ce for Civil Rights (OCR) received the complaint you (Complainant) ?led alleging that the University of Central Florida (University) engaged in discrimination based on your race (African American) and sex (male). Speci?cally, you alleged that the University treated you differentlv or more harthv nn this hack of race OCR is responsible for enforcing Title VI ofthe Civil Rights Act of I964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d, and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 100 which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin by recipients of Federal Financial Assistance FA) from the Department; and Title IX of the Education Amendments of I972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. I681 et seq., and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity operated by a recipient of Federal ?nancial assistance (F FA) from the Department. The University receives FA from the Department and is therefore subject to Title VI and Title IX. Additional information about the laws OCR enforces is available on our website at Page 2 Complaint #04-17-2058 In this matter, OCR will investigate the following legal issues: 1, Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was ?led timely, it is opening these allegations for investigation. Please note that opening the allegation for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with regard to their merits. During the investigation, OCR is a neutral fact-?nder, collecting and analyzing relevant evidence from the complainant, the recipient, and other sources, as appropriate. OCR will ensure that its investigation is legally sufficient and is dispositive of the allegations, in accordance with the provisions of Article of Case Processing Manual. We work to resolve allegations of discrimination and appropriately. The individuals at OCR who have been assigned to lead this investigation are OCR Attorneys, Mr. Willie Black and Mr. Kokayi lssa, with Mr. Black serving as the primary contact throughout the resolution process. Please refer to your docket number noted above in any contacts with this of?ce. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Black at (404) 974- 9359, Mr. lssa at (404) 974-9381, or me at (404) 974-9356. Sincerely, Wendy Gatlin Compliance Team Leader